Which of the Following Statements Is True of Orbits or Shells

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of orbits or shells in the atom?

• A)Protons travel around the nucleus in well-defined shells.
• B)An atom contains innumerable shells.
• C)The energy level within each shell is the same.
• D)The orbiting shell closest to the nucleus has the highest energy level.

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